Our Review:

My top choice for experienced users goes to NetBeans. It started life as a Java Editor but with recent releases has developed into a powerful text editor for web scripting. It is Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 compatible.

At first glance, NetBeans is a little intimidating. Most of the menu items can be ignored by ordinary mortals. Using it as an HTML/PHP editor is akin to using a steam hammer to crack a peanut. Nevertheless the code completion, code colouring and the professional look and feel make it an excellent choice.